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How do giant musk turtles hibernate

2022-01-15 / 683 Read

1. Before hibernation, check the physical condition of the giant musk turtle. The weak giant musk turtle should add more feed so that it can store certain nutrients. Two weeks before hibernation, feeding the giant musk turtle needs to be stopped, and at the same time, the giant musk turtle must be soaked in warm water to allow it to defecate and empty its intestines.

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2. Giant musk turtles usually enter hibernation when the temperature is below 10℃. The giant musk turtle will not wake up prematurely, and the temperature must be controlled, usually around 5°C. Change the water once a week during the sleeping period, about half each time, to ensure good water quality, and to ensure that the sand is moist.